Cape Town Regional Director, Business Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plan

Performance-based bonus

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Regional Director of Business Development to lead growth in the Western Cape, Cape Town area, and broader South Africa. You will leverage an extensive network in financial services, drive strategic partnerships, and guide a high-performing sales team to exceed revenue targets.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10–12 years of BD/sales leadership experience in financial services, with a proven track record and right to work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in business development, sales management, or strategic partnerships within the financial services industry, with significant experience in the South African market.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and driving substantial revenue growth in a complex market.
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading successful sales and business development teams.
• Extensive network of contacts within the financial services sector in Western Cape.
• Must be comfortable working full-time in an office environment, fostering team collaboration and client engagement.
• Candidates must possess the right to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional business development strategy for Cape Town and surrounding areas focusing on financial services clients.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry influencers.
• Lead, coach, and mentor the regional sales and business development teams to achieve revenue targets.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, threats, and new market segments.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and pitches to prospective clients.
• Oversee the entire sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure.
• Collaborate with product development and marketing to align with market needs and offerings.
• Manage the regional budget, forecast sales performance, and report on key metrics to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Market analysis

Education

MBA in Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Regional Director of Business Development to lead growth in the Western Cape, Cape Town area, and broader South Africa. You will leverage an extensive network in financial services, drive strategic partnerships, and guide a high-performing sales team to exceed revenue targets.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10–12 years of BD/sales leadership experience in financial services, with a proven track record and right to work in South Africa.